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Colorado senators receive wildfire support recommendations Report centers on collaborative decisionmaking, investing in preparedness By Rob Carrigan

rcarrigan@colorado communitymedia.com Colorado U.S. Sens. Michael Bennet and Cory Gardner received recommendations from a report Bennet commissioned over a year ago. The report, presented at a Fire and Forestry Summit Saturday in Colorado Springs, suggests steps the federal government can take to better support Colorado’s wildfire mitigation efforts. The senators were presented with those recommendations by more than 40 fire and forestry experts from across the state who worked to compile the report. El Paso County Commissioner Sallie Clark, representatives from the U.S. Forest Service, the Bureau of Land Management, Colorado State University, the Colorado Water Congress, County Commissioners from across the Front Range and West Slope, and other members of the forestry, conservation, and wildfire prevention community all contributed to the development of findings. Following the summit Bennet

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U.S. Senator Michael Bennet was joined by Senator Cory Gardner at a Fire and Forestry Summit to receive recommendations from a report Bennet commissioned on steps the federal government can take to better support Colorado’s wildfire mitigation efforts. Photos by Rob Carrigan toured the Navigators Glen Eyrie property to highlight the post-fire flood mitigation efforts in El Paso County. The Navigators have spent more than $7 million on such efforts. “Colorado has a vast and deep knowledge of forest health and fire mitigation. It’s based on real-world experience and the federal government should tap into it,” Bennet said. “Our office commissioned this report to hear firsthand from the experts on the ground about what the federal government can do to improve the health of our forests and prevent wildfires. The recommendations we received today will help us develop effective, collaborative policy to help deal with the growing threat of wildfire. We are thankful to everyone who contributed to this important conversation and came out today.” “Preventing wildfires when possible and preparing for when they

do occur is everyone’s job,” Gardner said. “It’s critical for officials from the local level to the federal government to be on the same page, and today’s summit was an important step in ensuring that they are. We must continue to be diligent in our efforts to prevent these incredibly damaging natural disasters and their equally destructive effects.” In March 2014, Bennet convened a large group of Colorado leaders in forestry and fire mitigation to discuss ways the federal government can best work to support collaborative, on the ground fire protection and forest health efforts. The group spent a day with Senator Bennet and USDA Under Secretary for Natural Resources and Environment Robert Bonnie, discussing their real-world experiences working in Colorado forests and communities. Fire continues on Page 0

U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, Navigators’ Derek Strickler and El Paso County Commissioner Sallie Clark tour Glen Eyrie after the Fire and Forestry Summit.

Though it has been described as looking like the border regions at the edge of Jurassic Park, Glen Eyrie’s specially-designed screen captures debris for removal, before it causes damage downstream.

Progress made in town manager search Executive recruiter to provide candidates for consideration By Jennifer Cunningham Contributing writer

Six trustees met during special session in late April to make a selection on the recruiting firm responsible for attracting and providing new town manager candidates. Of the five companies submitting proposals, Waters & Company, out of Addison, Texas, was chosen. Mayor Dominguez and trustee Elliott interviewed the company via conference call, ultimately offering the contract. When asked why this company was selected, Elliot said, “They have experience in Colorado, their timeline made sense, and the number of qualified candidates they will give us is higher.” Waters & Company is an executive recruitment firm that, according to their website, “has extensive experience in professional man-

agement and executive and seniorlevel recruitments.” They were the firm responsible for recruiting Castle Rock’s latest town manager. Waters & Company Senior Vice President Chuck Rohre met with five trustees and four town staff, during a special meeting May 9, to discuss specific candidate requirements. He requested information on several key areas. The first pertained to Monument’s selling points. Applicants need to understand what Monument has to offer. A strong school district, lots of recreational activities, climate and a strong sense of community were some of the trustee inputs. Rohre also asked for the town’s major concerns and priority issues. On top of the list was the comprehensive plan. While a consultant has been hired to assist in the effort, with the recent departure of Morgan Hester, assistant planner, the timeline may be extended. Economic development, water issues and experience in fundraising and grants were also listed of top importance.

The core reason for the meeting focused on qualifications trustees would like to see in the proposed pool of candidates. There was some debate over private versus public sector experience. Chief Shirk voiced concerns with sole private sector experience, stating their focus would be more profit and widget-driven, and not understating the town provides a service. Eventually, all came to a consensus that a mix of the two, leaning slightly more to the public arena, was preferable. Rohre, based on his extensive experience in hiring governmental administrators, agreed municipality experience was highly beneficial. “In my 20-plus years of search experience, seldom have I seen someone become totally successful without a governmental background,” he stated. Town Manager Pam Smith also recommended the candidate have a strong understanding of Colorado’s unique laws, namely TABOR and water. An ability to communicate, collaborate with outside organizations and communities, and

openness to guidance were also listed as key qualifiers. Educational requirements were briefly discussed, being identified as a bachelor’s degree or higher, or an equivalent mix of education and experience. While the town had determined a salary range between $70,000 and $90,000, Rohre indicated, that to be competitive and attract the strongest candidates, the range should be no less than $100,000 to $115,000. Relocation assistance will also be offered. A specific timeline was not laid out, but Rohre stated it could take 90 to 100 days to have someone in place. This is contingent on the availability of the selected candidate and whether they are under contract with a current position. Rohre anticipates up to 80 applications from which Waters & Company will select for proposal to the trustees. According to Colorado Revised Statutes, a list of the final candidates must be made public at least 14 days prior to selection. Final interviews are tentatively scheduled for the week of July 20.

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Black Forest fire survivors received 10,000 trees Groups combine efforts Staff report On Saturday, May 9, 238 Black Forest families picked up free seedling trees to help restore their burned land. A total of 10,000 trees have been donated to Black Forest fire survivors, through the combined efforts of the Colorado State Forest Service, the Arbor Day Foundation,

FedEx, the National Wildlife Federation and Black Forest Together. Black Forest Together volunteers worked side-by-side with FedEx volunteers, Colorado State Forest Service personnel, and Black Forest Fire/Rescue firefighters to direct traffic through the pickup area, and load each family’s pre-reserved trees. Partnerships and grants have made this tree giveaway possible. The cost of growing 5,000 of the seedlings was provided by the Arbor Day Foun-

dation’s Community Tree Recovery program, an ongoing effort that is currently supporting community disaster recovery in 11 states. FedEx is a National Program Sponsor of the Community Tree Recovery program. The cost of the other 5,000 seedlings was provided by the Wildlife Enhancement Program of the National Wildlife Federation. The CSFS Woodland Park District selected five tree species for this giveaway: Ponderosa Pine, Douglas-Fir, Quaking Aspen,

Limber Pine, and Colorado Blue Spruce. All seedlings were grown in the CSFS Nursery in Fort Collins. To better reach families affected by the Black Forest Fire, the CSFS Woodland Park District partnered with Black Forest Together to organize a single process to distribute all 10,000 trees. Each family whose land has been burned was allowed to reserve up to 50 seedlings.

Mayor completes first year in office Mayor says he focuses on engaging community to get things done

Q: What are your main areas of focus now? Dominguez: Working closely with the EDC to attract primary employers and targeting areas where I believe the town can do more; helping teens and senior citizens.

By Jennifer Cunningham

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Last month marked the one-year anniversary as mayor for Rafael Dominguez. He was interviewed for the first time in January. Via email interview, he answered follow-up questions pertaining to the remainder of his year in office. Q: During your first interview in January, you were asked why you wanted to become mayor. I’d like to ask you that question again. Dominguez: Because of the challenge. Having served in the Marine Corps, I am a leader and a leader is not one to sit still and not want to get involved.

Q: How would you rate your effectiveness thus far as a leader? Dominguez: Effective. I engage topics and issues and seek long term solutions. I listen and seek progress on matters that have lingered. Some like to talk about issues, but not seek solutions. I seek solutions. Q: How would you describe your relationship with the trustees? Dominguez: Good. This is not to say we agree on everything. Q: Is there any area you feel you need to improve in?

Dominguez: Balancing my time. I enjoy being mayor and I would like to do more, but I have a full time job that pays my bills.

Q: During the April 6 meeting, trustee Bornstein said he felt you are only focused on you. Could you respond?

Q: In the January interview you said you are a straight shooter who doesn’t play political games. During the meet and greet of the town manager candidates in March, you revealed to the group you had been working with the Y on possible expansion, and teen programs. Trustees said this was the first time they had heard of it. At the board of trustees meeting on April 6, you mentioned a meeting with local teens, and again, this is the first time it had been shared with the trustees. Does that sync with the straightshooter description?

Dominguez: If I am focused on engaging the community on issues, then how is it that I am focused on me? Consider the source of the comment. If board members do not report their engagement with the community, as is their prerogative, then I guess they have either chosen to not report or they don’t engage the community. Q: Have you been straight and transparent with the trustees?

Dominguez: Of course! I don’t hide anything from the trustees. There is nothing to hide.

Dominguez: I don’t report to the board. They don’t report to me. I engage the community and report to the community. Each board member has the latitude to engage the community however they desire. Whether they choose to report their activities to the board is their prerogative.

Q: Are you still enjoying the position? Dominguez: Yes, very much so. There are plenty of challenges and plenty of opportunities.

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Class project has become an historic part of the town By Jennifer Cunningham

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Thoughts of becoming an historic part o of the community were far from the minds of four high-school students. However, after 34 years, the wall-sized mural they created has stood the test of time. In 1981, the now community room, located in the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Visitor Center, was once the town hall meeting room. Lewis Palmer High School students Brian Snouwaert, Mitz deHalas, Brant Roeming and Josh Harrier were the only students in Advanced Art that year. Led by Ms. Oslin, this painting project was just one of many assigned throughout the year. “I don’t remember much about that time,” Snouwaert said. “But I do remember spending an hour or so a week working on this painting.” Snouwaert, a senior at the time, is glad to see the artwork still visible. While it has been covered by curtains and hidden by storage at times, it will never be removed. The building is owned by the town of Monument. In their lease agreements, the mural is not allowed to be painted over. Terri Hayes, executive director of the chamber and current tenant, said she would never dream of doing so. The mural does need some touch-up work from years of exposure to furniture and people. The chamber took up residence in late January after the fire department chose to not renew their lease. Slowly but surely, minor renovations are happening. The biggest hurdles are installation of new doors and base boards, which Hayes hopes to have complete by June. They are relying on volunteers. The town has given the chamber a $5,000 per quarter contribution, as it does double as the town’s visitor center, which so far has covered new wood laminate flooring in the community room, painting supplies and the purchase of wood doors for the offices and storage rooms. “My hope is to create a warmer and more

Brian Snouwaert stands beside a portion of the mural he painted 34 years ago. He is glad to know the mural has lasted this long and will continue to be a part of historic Monument. Photo by Jennifer Cunningham inviting feel,” Hayes said. She envisions the stage by the mural as a seating area where two or three people can meet. While no date has been set, Hayes is anxious to finalize renovations and hold their own open house and ribbon cutting to celebrate the new location. The chamber is host to many groups and organizations. The Silver Key Club serves meals to local seniors every Monday and Thursday, utilizing the full kitchen. The El Paso County Sheriffs’ Office holds monthly training classes for youth. Chamber members and nonprofits are welcomed to schedule the space, free of charge, through the administrative staff. Those who are interested in volunteering or have the talents to touch up the mural can contact Hayes at executivedirector@ trilakeschamber.org or 481-3282.

Betty Lou, the chamber’s resident pooch, is spoiled by the attention she receives. The seniors who meet for lunch love to play with her, sometimes trying to do so in secret. Photo by Jennifer Cunningham

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Former Denver Nuggets forward, coach and NBA Hall of Famer Dan Issel, center, was the keynote speaker at the 30th Annual Colorado Springs Leadership Prayer Breakfast May 5 at the Colorado Springs Marriott. Issel is seen here talking with Lewis-Palmer High School boys’ basketball coach Bill Benton, right, and Rob Jones, a Monument resident and attorney who coordinated the breakfast. Photo by Danny Summers

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Event coordinated by Monument resident By Danny Summers dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com

Sarah Radke and Captain David Franck were married April 17, 2015 at Bridges Golf Club in San Ramon, CA. Steve Siglin officiated the ceremony. Following a reception at Bridges Golf Club, the couple honeymooned in Jamaica. The bride is the daughter of Steve & Debbi Radke of Monument, CO. The bridegroom is the son of Rick & Marla Franck of Denison, IA. The bride is a graduate of the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs and worked as an advisor in Pharmaceutical Sales for McKesson Corporation in San Francisco up until the wedding. The groom is a graduate of the US Air Force Academy and is a pilot on the C5 SuperGalaxy aircraft at Travis AFB.

Monument resident Rob Jones is part of a host committee that coordinates the Colorado Springs Leadership Prayer Breakfast each year. Jones, who has booked several keynote speakers during his tenure on the board, went big this year when he got former Denver Nuggets hall of fame player and coach Dan Issel to speak at the May 5 event that took place at the Colorado Springs Marriott. “We’re a loosely associated group called Christian Businessmen of Colorado Springs, but we’re committed to making sure the Gospel gets presented in the business community; I think that’s what part of the great commission is all about,” said Jones, who works as an attorney. “It wasn’t hard this year to fill up tables with 500 or more people because Dan does a great job.” Jones added that among the previous speakers at the event have been former Notre Dame and NBA player Clark Kellogg, as well as Colorado Rockies radio play-by-play announcer Jerry Schemmel. This year’s event was the 30th annual. Among those in attendance was Lewis-Palmer boys’ basketball coach Bill Benton, as well as

numerous Tri-Lakes area residents. Issel, 66, who lives in Windsor, spoke to more than 500 men and women who gathered in the main banquet room at the Marriott. He spoke about his faith and tried to impress upon the crowd just how important it to have a personal relationship with Jesus Christ. “It’s important to spend daily time in the Bible,” said Issel, who played for the Nuggets in the 1970s and 80s and had two separate coaching stints with the team. “Prayer is not only asking God daily for things, but having communication with Him. “Try to tithe daily. I was making good money, but I was not tithing like I should have been. And share your faith. It’s very important to share with people about what God means in my life. That’s the great commission.” Issel shared stories about his time at the University of Kentucky, where he was an allAmerican who played for the legendary coach Adolph Rupp. He also talked about his friendships in the NBA and his times playing and coaching with the Nuggets. He made it clear that of all the fame and honor bestowed upon him, the most important thing in his life has been his relationship with Jesus Christ. “I tell you things I do so that you will experience all the blessings that God has for you,” Issel said. “Respect Him as your Savior and surrender all to Him. Live out your faith.” Issel also quoted Philippians 4:5; “Let your

gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near (New International Version). He coached the Nuggets on two different occasions in the 1990s and 2000s. He resigned as coach in December 2001 after an incident with a fan in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was suspended four games by the Nuggets for remarks he made to the fan and decided to resign on the eve before he was supposed to return to the bench. Issel filed for bankruptcy in 2009, claiming a $4.5 million debt to at least 34 creditors. To defray his debts, he sold off his 1969 Look All America Kentucky All Star Ring, 1970 Kentucky class ring, a 1975 25th anniversary ABA All-Star ring, and a 1989 NBA All-Star ring. In 2011, Issel lived in Los Angeles where he was executive director at the Bel Air Presbyterian Church. He has lived in Windsor since 2012 and is employed in the oil and gas business. The Leadership Host Committee consists of several high profile people in the community. Among them are El Paso County Commissioners Darryl Glenn and Dennis Hisey, Broadmoor President and DEO Steve Bartolin, Colorado Springs City Council member Merv Bennett, president and CEO of Compassion International Jimmy Mellado, former Colorado Springs mayor Lionel Rivera, Lt. General U.S. Army (retired) Edward Soriano, and Major General United States Air Force (retired) Bentley Rayburn. El Paso County Commissioner Peggy Littleton was also a speaker at the prayer breakfast.

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Murder near Greenland at turn of last century Greek philosopher Seneca said a sword never kills anybody; it’s a tool in the killer’s hand. It turns out that the same can be said of Spencer V. Dicks’ revolver. Greenland looks all-the-world like a peaceful big meadow but one August evening near the turn-of-the century, the road about midway between I.J. Noe’s place and the town itself, took a turn toward violence. “The people of Douglas County were startled this week by a cold-blooded murder which occurred in the county road a mile west of Greenland about 7 o’clock Sunday evening,” reported the August 31, 1900 edition of the Castle Rock Journal. “The victim was Orville Minor and his slayer was Spencer V. Dicks. Both were young men about 23 years of age. The killing was the result of unreasonable jealousy and was apparently deliberately planned. Love for a 16-year-old girl was at the bottom of the whole affair.” The complicated twists and turns of the various relationships leading up to the brutal outcome are bit hard to follow but the Castle Rock Journal, at the time at least, was willing to give it a shot. “Dicks had for several months been engaged to marry Miss Minnie Hutchinson, the daughter of C.E. Hutchinson, a respected citizen of this county. The young man formerly worked as a farm hand for J.C. Babcock, a brother-in-law of Miss Hutchinson, with whom she now makes her home, but six months ago left there and commenced working for Charles Allis on a ranch east of Palmer Lake. His attentions to the young lady did not begin in earnest until after he had gone to the Allis ranch to live,” the Journal said. “Orville Minor was a brother-in-law of Miss Hutchinson’s brother, Rollie Hutchin-

son having married Miss Catherine Minor. He had been for quite a time been employed at the Greenland farm, leaving there a week ago Monday. He worked at the Charles Brand’s ranch a couple of days and

then went to the C.E. Hutchinson ranch, of which Rollie Hutchinson now has charge. There Miss Dora Van Epps, to whom Minor was engaged, was visiting, and it was only Sunday that Miss Van Epps returned to Castle Rock. By some it is claimed that Minor, notwithstanding his engagement, had been endeavoring to win the affections of Miss Hutchinson, although this seems doubtful, considering the fact that his own wedding day was set for the early part of next month.” Anyway, Minor who was to visit Babcock’s ranch that fateful Sunday apparently innocently enough was asked to take Miss Hutchinson into Greenland by buggy before the arrival of Dicks who she was expecting. When Dicks did arrive, and after a short exchange with the two in the buggy, he went on to the Babcock place and spoke angrily with Miss Hutchinson’s sister, Mrs. Babcock telling her, according to the paper’s account, that “This is the straw that broke the camel’s back.”

After riding once again toward the couple in the buggy headed toward Greenland, Dicks met Minor and the girl about midway between Noe’s place and the town, where the road dropped into a deep valley. “Minnie I didn’t think this of you!” he reportedly remarked. “Minor started to explain that he intended no harm, and went on to say, ‘I am expecting to be married myself a week from Monday.’ Dicks replied, ‘I don’t whether you will or not,’ and pulling a gun, fired directly at Minor and aimed a second shot at Miss Hutchinson. He then rode away rapidly towards Greenland.” According to the newspaper account, “Minor, when shot rose up from the buggy seat and fell over in the road, dead. The girl thought she was also shot, although she was uninjured, the bullet having struck a steel stay in her corset and glanced off.” Apparently Dicks headed south after the shooting. “He stopped at Sugar City,” reported the Journal. “Where he had his mustache removed and his long hair cut. He then started for Rocky Ford, still riding the horse he had taken from Mr. Allis. At Sugar City he secured a newspaper, and from it first learned that his bullet had not killed Miss Hutchinson. It then that he resolved to surrender rather than lead a hunted life for the rest of his days.” Dicks surrendered the following Wednesday in Rocky Ford to Douglas County Sheriff Hoffman after sending a telegraph saying he would do so. “Dicks says he is going to fight for a light sentence. He claims that he shot Minor because the latter had been talking about his girl,” the Journal also reported.

Looking back on the ABA’s Denver Rockets I had the pleasure of interviewing former Denver Nuggets star basketball player, head coach and Basketball hall of Fame member Dan Issel last week at the 30th Annual Colorado Springs Leadership Prayer Breakfast at the Colorado Springs Marriott. It was the second time I’ve interviewed Issel in the last 10 years and each time he has been very cordial. I was a big basketball fan as a small tike beginning in the late 1960s. I followed the NBA very closely, especially the Lakers with Wilt Chamberlain, Jerry West and Elgin Baylor. Issel, of course, didn’t play in the NBA until his sixth professional season. That’s because after graduating from the University of Kentucky in 1970, he chose to sign with the Kentucky Colonels of the American Basketball Association. Issel was drafted by the NBA’s Detroit Pistons, but elected to sign with the rogue ABA. The ABA was around for nine seasons (1967-68 to 1975-76). As a kid growing up in southern California, I was much bigger fan of the NBA; especially the Lakers. I realize the Lakers are not a fan favorite of folks here in Colorado; especially long-time (50plus years) residents of the state. But if you were a kid growing up in southern California back in the day, it was tough not to love Chamberlain, West, Baylor, Gail Goodrich, Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Magic Johnson, James Worthy and Jamaal Wilkes. Those Lakers teams from the late 1960s through the late 1980s were pretty special. The ABA had a team in southern California, but few people really cared about them. The Anaheim Amigos were a charter team of the ABA and played in Orange County for one season. The Amigos were not successful on the court. They lost their first five games, including the first-ever ABA game; a 134-129 loss to the Oakland Oaks on the road. After losing two thirds of their first 36 games head coach Al Brightman was fired and replaced by Harry Dinnel. The Amigos finished the season with 25 wins and 53 losses, fifth place in Western Division. They Amigos averaged just 1,293 fans per home game and their games were broadcast on radio and sometimes on television. However, they lost approximately $500,000 on the season and were sold for

$450,000 to James J. Kirst, who moved the team to the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena, where they became the Stars. But after two seasons in Los Angeles, the Stars relocated again — this time to Salt Lake City — and became the Utah Stars. I was a huge fan of Issel’s from the time he played his first ABA game. I didn’t see a lot of ABA games on television, but I collected basketball cards and loved those colorful jerseys and the unique red, white and blue basketball. The ABA also had the three-point shot long before the NBA adapted it. In the spring of 1967, Denver received a charter ABA franchise by default when the original owners of the Kansas City franchise couldn’t get their act together in time. The league needed solid ownership for the franchise, which it eventually found in the form of Denver trucking executive Bill Ringsby. Ringsby was the owner of the Denverbased “Ringsby Rocket” Trucking System. Therefore, it made sense for the team to be nicknamed the “Rockets.” The team’s unique colors (orange and black) and logo (the “Ringsby System” logo) were borrowed directly from Ringsby’s trucks. The team’s first year on the court (196768) was considered mildly successful. Only 2,748 fans attended the Rockets’ first home game against the Amigos. But attendance picked up over the course of the season as Colorado residents gradually warmed up to their new pro team. In their inaugural season, the Rockets averaged a healthy 4,128 fans per game. This figure encouraged the Ringsbys and confirmed that Denver could, indeed, support a pro basketball franchise. The Rockets were good, but not great. They had two powerful offensive weapons; Larry Jones, who played for Wilkes-Barre of the old Eastern League, and Willie Murrell (also from the Eastern League).

Jones was one of the quickest and best shooting guards in the ABA. On Nov. 28, 1967, he scored 52 points at home against the Oaks. He averaged 22.8 points per game that first year, and was named FirstTeam All-ABA. Despite Jones’ spectacular play, Murrell was voted the team’s MVP. Murrell averaged 16.4 points and 9.0 rebounds for the season. Other standout original Rockets were Byron Beck (out of Denver University), Wayne Hightower (from the Detroit Pistons of the NBA), Lefty Thomas (from the Harlem Clowns), Julian Hammond (out of Tulsa), and Tom “Whammy” Bowens (out of Grambling). Under head coach Bob Bass, Denver finished a respectable 12 games above .500 and third place in the Western Division. Denver played the powerful New Orleans Buccaneers (led by Coach Babe McCarthy and All-Stars Doug Moe and Larry Brown). At New Orleans, the Rockets lost the first two games of the best-of-five series. They also lost Jones to a broken arm. The series seemed over, but the Rockets surprised everyone by winning the next two games of the series, both played in Denver. In the absence of Jones, Murrell shouldered the scoring burden in Game 4 at the Denver Coliseum, scoring 14 points in the first seven minutes of the fourth quarter, and 28 in the game to propel Denver to the series-tying win. The rubber game of the series was played back in New Orleans, where the Bucs nipped Denver, 102-97. The Bucs eliminated Dallas in the conference finals and almost defeated the Pittsburgh Pipers, led by Connie Hawkins, in the first ABA Championship Series. Long before Issel became one of the most popular Nuggets of all time, there was Spencer Haywood. The 6-foot-9 Haywood had played only two years of college basketball, one at Trinidad Junior College and the other at the University of Detroit. But having averaged 32.2 points per game at Detroit (he was an All-America choice as a sophomore), and having sparked the U.S. Olympic Basketball Team to a gold medal performance at the 1968 Mexico City Summer Games, Haywood was bored with college ball. Despite protests from the NCAA and the NBA (and even some ABA owners), Haywood was allowed to play for the Rockets. Team ownership Summers continues on Page 7

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Just a few days to graduation, continuation I’m always impressed with the generosity of our school communities during the holidays.

Academy District 20 is just a few days away from the graduation and continuation ceremonies that conclude the school year. It’s been an incredible year for the students and staff members in our district. Here is a look back at some of the highlights. AUGUST – the school year began with everyone involved in the ice bucket challenge to support ALS research. I, too, was a participant. It was a lot of fun for a good cause and a good way to cool off during hot August days. On Aug. 25, our Academy Education Foundation hosted its annual golf tournament to raise funds for student scholarships and mini-grants for teachers.

JANUARY – Mountain View Elementary celebrated its 50-year anniversary. Many former Mountain View administrators, staff members, and students returned to the school for the celebration.

score of 36 on his ACT test.

SEPTEMBER – The Academy Education Foundation and the Edith Wolford PTO officially dedicated a new, artificial turf playfield at Edith Wolford Elementary. The da Vinci Academy celebrated its 10th anniversary.

NOVEMBER – My favorite part of each November is Veterans Day because of the many ways our students honor the men and women who have served or are serving our country. I watched DCC students hug veterans, I watched a Liberty High School music teacher who is a veteran lead the Lancers’ band in a musical tribute, and the annual Douglass Valley parade is always a favorite.

OCTOBER – Pioneer Elementary welcomed more than 400 students and family members to its Space Night event. Liberty senior Jacob Hullings earned a perfect

DECEMBER – Timberview Middle School raised the most overall money and food when compared to all regional middle schools in the Harvest of Love Food Drive.

FEBRUARY – Students at High Plains enjoyed their Health Jam activities. Linda Hayes, our assistant director for special education, was presented a lifetime achievement award from the Colorado Special Education Advisory Committee. MARCH – Hundreds of students, staff members, and community members lost their hair at the annual Bald for Bucks fundraiser at Rampart High School. The event raised more than $33,000 for the Colorado Leukemia and Lymphoma Society. Several of our schools were also recognized as Colorado Healthy Schools Champions. Edith Wolford received $2,500. Other schools honored included Frontier, Woodmen-Roberts, Mountain Ridge, and Discovery Canyon.

APRIL – Four students receive Boettcher Scholarships – Jake Vendl and Natalie Kalin from Pine Creek; Serene Singh from Rampart; and, Roshni Kalkur from Air Academy. Academy District 20 receives a certificate of excellence for financial reporting from the Government Finance Officers Association. MAY – Explorer Elementary celebrated its 25th anniversary. The board of education honored 48 retirees at the annual retirement dinner who have served a combined 1,008 years in Academy District 20. And on May 20 and May 21, we will honor our high school seniors during graduation ceremonies. We wish them bright and successful futures and acknowledge the support of their families and teachers who have supported them on their journey. Our best to the class of 2015! Mark Hatchell is the superintendent of schools in Academy District 20. He writes a monthly column for the Tri-Lakes Tribune. Follow him @markhatchell and like Academy District 20 on Facebook.

FORTY YEARS AGO Palmer Lake-Monument-Woodmoor News May 15, 1975 Woodmoor Bakery and Sandwich Shoppe will open soon at the Mine Shopping Center. Candy stripe carpeting and calico tablecloths will be part of the décor. There will be catering and a full line of bakery goods, soft ice cream cones, sundaes, milk shakes, malts and soft drinks. A soup and sandwich special will be offered from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Gene and Carolyn Thompson and Bob and Mollie Rush are the owners. Their children, Robin and Jim Rush and Denise, Michael and Keven Thompson will help. Analytical Development Corp. will also be new tenants at the Mine. ••• Fourth- and fifth-grade students visited Denver to see the capitol. They saw the Senate in session and met Gov. Lamm

and Lt. Gov. Brown. There are 93 steps to the top of the dome which they all tackled. They also visited the State Historical Museum. ••• On Wednesday, May 21 at 8 p.m., there will be a pop concert put on by the Lewis Palmer school band and the mixed chorus. ••• Lewis Palmer Middle School is the place for a Fine Arts Show Sunday and Monday, May 25-26, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The fee is $5 for a maximum of three pieces of work. All work must be original. Art by the middle-school students will also be displayed. It is free to the public. ••• Ottis Wassam from Englewood and Corky Wassam and twin babies were at the Wassam home on Saturday. They finished plowing the garden. •••

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AMATEUR RADIO Operators, W0TLM (Tri-Lakes Monument Fire Radio Association), meets at 6:30 p.m. the third Monday of each month. All Amateur Radio Operators are welcome. Contact Joyce Witte at joycewitte@gmail.com or 719488-0859 for information. Go to www.w0tlm.com. ADULT RECREATIONAL and intermediate pick up volleyball is at Lewis-Palmer Middle School every Monday from 7-9 p.m. Call Claudia at 719-313-6662 for

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BINGO BY the Tri-Lakes American Legion Post 9-11 is conducted from 7 to 9 p.m. every Saturday at the Post home, Depot Restaurant in Palmer lake. Proceeds are dedicated to Scholarship and community support activities of the Post. At least 70 percent of the game sales are awarded in prizes, and free food drawings are conducted. Doors open at 6 p.m. and all are invited for the fun, food, and prizes. See www.americanlegiontrilakespost911.com/bingo.htm for more information. BIG RED Saturday Market. Fresh vegetables and fruit, bakery items, local honey, crafts, jewelry, pet stuff and more are for sale from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Saturday at the Big Red Saturday market at Second and Jefferson streets in Monument. The money benefits Lewis-Palmer community schools. FRIENDS OF Monument Preserve is a nonprofit and USFS partner organization that works to keep the trails in the Monument Preserve usable by hikers, equestrians, and cyclists. Board meetings are at 7 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month in the Monument Fire Center during the winter, and trail work is at the main trailhead at 6 p.m. the second Tuesday of every month during the summer. More details can be found at www.fomp.org. GENTLE YOGA with Nancy Stannard is offered at 5:30 p.m. Wednesdays, and at 10:30 a.m. Saturdays. Safe, fun and accessible for all. Flexibility, breathing, balance and gentle strengthening. Yoga 101 for beginners also available. Contact Nancy Stannard nancystannard55@gmail.com for details and to attend first class. rebounds per game. At the ABA All-Star Game in Indianapolis, he won the MVP award. And at the end of the season, he was voted the overall ABA MVP (also making the All-ABA First Team), and the ABA Rookie of the Year. The Rockets defeated Rock Barry (who lives in the Broadmoor area) and the Oaks in the first round of the playoffs, but lost to the L.A. Stars in the second round. By the next season Haywood moved onto the Seattle Supersonics (now Oklahoma City Thunder) of the NBA.

The Wallflower has many unusual house plants. They are located at the corner of First and Front streets in Monument in the blue stucco house. ••• Singer and Pianist Jimmy Gill returns to Monument on Thursday, May 22 at 7:30 p.m. at the Monument Assembly of God Church. He has recorded four gospel albums and appeared all over the country. Admission is free. An offering will be received. ••• Hillary Renee Strommenger was born April 30. She is the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Ray Strommenger. •••

Backyard fairs using a special kit from Leukemia Society can be purchased from the Society. Proceeds will go to victims of the disease. ••• An all-church family dinner is planned to honor graduates from high school and college. The dinner will be a La Foret on May 18. Chaplain (Lt. Col) James W. Chapman will be master of ceremonies. The dinner starts at 6:45 p.m. ••• Doris Blickenstaff is the new postmistress at Monument Post Office. Blickenstaff moved here with her family form Maryland in 1959. — Compiled by Linda Case

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Shawn Ryan Adelgren, age 20, passed away on May 2, 2015. He was a resident of Monument, Colorado for 10 years. He was an Army ROTC cadet and student at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University in Prescott, Arizona. Shawn Adelgren was born on January 31, 1995 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to Russell Adelgren and Dee (Zappola) Adelgren who currently reside in Monument. Shawn was very fond of the outdoors. He enjoyed climbing mountains, jeeping, hiking, camping, fishing, hunting, snow shoeing, skiing and snowboarding. He also enjoyed the Army and was extremely proud to be an ROTC cadet where he loved his fellow cadets and cadre. He recently

finished his sophomore year at Embry Riddle where he was studying Global Security and Intelligence Services with a minor in the Chinese language. He was a member of the Catholic Church on campus and of Saint Peter Catholic Church in Monument, Colorado. He attended Palmer Ridge High School, graduating in 2013. He is survived by his parents: Russ and Dee; his siblings: Paul, Pamela, Joshua, Jacob, and Dean;

his grandparents: George and Gorda Adelgren, and Dominick and Maureen Zappola. A visitation was held on Thursday, May 7, at Saint Peter Catholic Church, 55 N. Jefferson St., Monument, Colorado 80132. Mass was held on Saturday, May 9, at Saint Peter with a visitation immediately preceding. A graveside ceremony followed the Mass at the Town of Monument Cemetery. A reception was held afterwards at the Saint Peter gymnasium. Memorials in Shawn’s name may be made to the Nepal earthquake victims. “Don’t know where I’m going, but I’m on my way.” Online Condolences can be made on Shawn’s Facebook page, or at ShrineOfRemembrance.com.

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Some cadets assisted in noxious weed removal as well. Photos courtesy of Michelle Connelly, CUSP forester

U.S. Air Force Academy cadets volunteer for wildfire preparedness Mitigation efforts in Palmer Lake critical for resident evacuation Staff report U.S. Air Force Academy Cadets joined the Coalition for the Upper South Platte as part of National Wildfire Community Preparedness Day last week to raise awareness about wildfire risk and effective wildfire mitigation. This volunteer project focused on mitigating important transportation routes in the Palmer Lake area that will be critical for resident evacuation and firefighter personnel in the event of a wildfire. Efforts to haul, stack, and chip slash during this wildfire mitigation project will help protect homes, neighborhoods, and communities, while increasing safety for wildland firefighters. As evidenced by recent, devastating wildfires, high-intensity wildfire continues to pose a major threat in Colorado, particularly in the wildland-urban interface. Proven wildfire mitigation techniques greatly reduce the risk of wildfire to lives and property, and improve the health of our forests. Wildfire is a natural and inevitable part of our environment, so communities must work together to proactively prepare for wildfire. National Wildfire Preparedness Day is part of a nationwide movement to increase awareness about wildfire and motivate communities to prepare. About the Coalition for the Upper South Platte The Coalition for the Upper South Platte is dedicated to protecting the water quality and ecological health of the Upper South Platte Watershed, trough the cooperative efforts of watershed stakeholders, with emphasis placed on community values and economic sustainability. The 2,600 square mile Upper South Platte Watershed, located southwest of Denver and stretching from Strontia Springs to the Continental Divide, is a critical water source for the majority of Colorado residents, provides an abundance of recreational opportunities, and is home to unique ecosystems and rare species. Since 1998, CUSP has been working with partners and communities to sustainability manage the Upper South Platte Watershed and connecting watersheds for the benefit of all stakeholders, now and in the future.

May 2, Palmer Lake residents were assisted by 30 USAFA cadets under the direction of The Coalition for the Upper South Platte in community fire mitigation efforts.

Photos show the size and nature of the activities the cadets engaged in.

The community and the cadets logged more than 500 hours planning and implementing projects on private properties, town easements and community property to reduce and remove overly-dense, standing dead, and unhealthy trees and vegetation.

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Monument Academy band students celebrate taking home four trophies from a regional competition in Aurora. The jazz band swept the competition, taking home three awards. Photo by Jennifer Cunningham

Middle School Jazz Band sweeps regional competition Monument Academy brings home four trophies and a surprise award By Jennifer Cunningham Contributing writer

The Monument Academy (MA) Jazz Band, consisting of fifteen students, became an official fine arts offering just two years ago. Nevertheless, their first competition, May 2 at the Music in the Parks series,

was no match for the regional schools who participated. Normally MA competes at the single-A level, which includes schools with a smaller student population. However, due to a mistake during registration, all three MA bands, to include the Advanced and Intermediate, competed against larger AA-level teams. The Jazz Band swept the competition, taking home a Superior first-place rating. They were also awarded the Best Overall trophy, beating out twelve schools from Colorado, New Mexico, South Dakota and Wyoming. The third recognition of Best

Overall Instrumental Soloist, won by Jocelyn Edgar, came as a surprise. As part of another performance piece, Middle School Band Director, Steve Kindermann, was not aware the trombone solo would be considered. The Advanced and Intermediated bands were both awarded Excellent ratings. “I was very proud of the Jazz Band, since this was their first competition and they’ve only been a formal band for two years,” said Kindermann. The morning competition was held at Ralston Valley High School in Aurora, Colo. In the afternoon, students were bussed to

Elitch Gardens where there was time to enjoy the park prior to the awards ceremony in the arena. Music in the Parks is a national program held at various theme parks across the United States. Their mission is to bring students and judges together in a positive learning environment that will inspire students to strive for excellence and make music a life-long activity. For more information on Monument Academy band programs, contact Steve Kindermann at skindermann@monumentacademy.net

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Monument businesses prosper together Downtown merchants work as a team to promote growth By Jennifer Cunningham

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There is power in numbers, and the Historic Monument Merchants Association has grown into a force for good for historic downtown Monument. Unlike the Tri-Lakes Chamber of Commerce, HMMA is solely focused on downtown merchants, responsible development and enhancement of the towns’ historic character. They encourage residents and visitors to experience shopping, dining and personal services, promoting the area as a regional destination for small town values, friendliness, helpfulness, and community. A recent extension of their vision is support and promotion of the arts. Tommie Plank, the organization’s current president, has been involved in HMMA since she opened her bookstore, Covered Treasures, in 1993. HMMA has grown to 27 businesses, along with five other organizations, including the Tri-Lakes Center for the Arts and Lewis-Palmer School District. With only a few exceptions, qualifications for membership include having a storefront within a specific geographic area in downtown Monument. Monthly dues are collected and members are required to actively participate in HMMA events and functions throughout the year. One of their signature events begins this month. The Monument Art Hop, in its 10th year, brings hundreds of shoppers to town every third Thursday from May until September. Merchants stay open until 8 p.m., offering events such as book signings, live music and other enticements. HMMA also sponsors safe trick-or-treat in October. Plank stated up to 650 children take part in the fun, stopping by participating businesses to collect candy. In early November, they help kick off the holiday season with the holiday open house. Scheduled for Nov. 6 and 7, merchants boast cheerful decorations and special sales. The two Saturdays following Thanksgiving, labeled Small Town Christmas, are filled with holiday activities including carolers, crafts for children and a visit from Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Concerts in the Park, once their flag-

Businesses that are members of HMMA proudly display this banner outside their establishment. Currently, twenty-seven downtown merchants work together to promote business in historic downtown Monument. Photo by Jennifer Cunningham ship event and largest fundraiser, has been handed over to the chamber this year. Plank, along with the board, felt it was established enough to sustain itself, and is hopeful the event will continue to grow and prosper. The transfer of this event will not limit HMMA’s ability to support the community. In the past, their fundraisers have been invested back into the town. In partnership with the town of Monument, HMMA was responsible for the band shell and restrooms in Limbach Park. They have also

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Lewis-Palmer junior pitcher Paul Tillotson is a big reason why the Rangers posted a 17-2 record regular season record, including a 14-0 mark in the Class 4A Pikes Peak Athletic Conference. Lewis-Palmer, Discovery Canyon and The Classical Academy all had District playoff games last weekend. Photo by Danny Summers

Mother Nature rains, hails, snows on prep baseball postseason CHSAA is looking into changing flawed wild card point system By Danny Summers

dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com Three Tri-Lakes area teams advanced to the postseason, but only one was able to play a game last week as rain, hail, snow and wind - usual for this time of year - wreaked havoc and creating scheduling nightmares. Lewis-Palmer, the No. 11 overall seed in Class 4A was supposed to play No. 22 Mesa Ridge May 9 at Runyon Field in Pueblo in a District game. However, that game was pushed to May 11. Results of that game were not available at press time. If the Rangers (17-2) defeat Mesa Ridge (14-5) they advance to the finals of the four-team bracket against the winner of No. 6 Pueblo South and No. 27 Denver South.

The winner of the district advances to this weekend’s state Elite Eight, which takes place May 15-16. It is a doubleelimination tournament. The top four teams advance to the state finals, slated for May 22-23. Also in 4A, No. 23 Discovery Canyon had its district game pushed to May 12 in Erie. The Thunder (10-9) played No. 10 Palisade (16-3). The winner advanced in the regional to play either No. 7 Erie or No. 26 Longmont. The district winner also advances to the Elite Eight. The Classical Academy (11-9) played its 4A district game at No. 2 Montrose (14-6) and lost to the Indians, 13-2. The No. 31 Titans had a remarkable run to the playoffs after starting the season 0-6. TCA finished third in the Metro League behind Canon City and Mesa Ridge. This is TCA’’s first season playing at the 4A level after many years in 3A. Also last week, the Colorado High School Activities Association scheduled a meeting for Sept. 10 to discuss ways to change the playoff qualifying format. At issue is the wild card point system.

According to Bert Borgmann, CHSAA’s assistant commissioner who oversees baseball, every member of a seeding committee in each of the sport’s five classifications has been invited to the meeting, and most have already responded that they will attend. Classes 3A through 5A use the wild card point system. The end result of the meeting will most likely be a move away from that system. Wild card points were put into place prior to the 2012 season, with virtually unanimous approval from the high school baseball community. The change was proposed by a league, championed by some members of the media, and ultimately approved by the Legislative Council. However, in recent years, many flaws have been exposed in the system; most notably involving Lewis-Palmer. The Rangers have gone undefeated in the Pikes Peak Athletic Conference the past two seasons, posting 28 consecutive victories. Furthermore, they have not lost a regular season game to a team from Colorado since 2013 (they are 33-5 overall in

the regular season since 2014), yet have been on the road for the district playoffs each of the last two years because of the quirky way wild card points are given to teams. The flaw in the wild card point system reared its ugly head this year when Durango (6-13), a team that lost to a 3A school and enters the season with three consecutive losses, is hosting a district. Durango plays in a combined 4A/5A league and earned “bonus” wild card points for some victories over 5A schools. “We know that no one system is perfect,” Borgmann said. “But we do know that the current system may have more flaws that previously anticipated.” The initial meeting to discuss possible changes took place last week at the CHSAA offices. That meeting, and the one in September, should give the baseball committee some direction on what to do when they next meet in November. In addition, there is a separate meeting set for May 28 which will discuss proposals that would expand the baseball season past its current 19-game regularseason format/.

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Girls’ state tennis postponed due to threat of rain Tri-Lakes girls had to wait several days to start tournament play By Danny Summers dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com The state tournaments for both Class 5A and 4A girls tennis were postponed to May 11-13 due to expected rain at both tournament sites. It was the first time in the history of the tournament that the entire event was postponed. “This is not something we arrived at

lightly, as there is much that goes into planning this tournament, both on our side of things, and from the schools’ perspective,” said Bethany Brookens, the Colorado High School Activities Association (CHSAA) assistant commissioner who oversees tennis. “After careful consideration much of this week, we decided this was the right move.” Both tournaments were originally scheduled for May 7-9, with 5A taking place at Gates Tennis Center in Denver, and 4A at Pueblo City Park. Several players from Lewis-Palmer, Discovery Canyon and Palmer Ridge qualified for the state tournament in Pueblo. CHSAA officials approved Sunday contact for tennis athletes and coaches to practice and travel to tournament sites due to

the scheduling changes. With rain falling at a steady pace in the early part of last week, CHSAA officials made site visits to both Gates and Pueblo City Park on May 6 to assess the courts, and then made the decision to move it. Rain was in the forecast for both Denver and Pueblo last weekend. There was only a 10 percent chance of rain May 11-13. The idea of starting the tournaments at multiple sites on Thursday to complete as many rounds as possible before rain hit in the afternoon was discussed, but ultimately, Brookens and the rest of the CHSAA staff decided that it did not make sense with allday rain anticipated May 8-9. “We don’t want teams to have to travel (to the tournament sites) twice,” Brookens

said. “It is possible we would have been able to complete one round on Thursday, but then the teams would have been sitting around for two days, waiting for the rain to pass. With the change, it is our hope that teams will only have to travel once.” The postponement also allowed the tournament to remain a three-day event. Shortening the tournament to two days was discussed, but ultimately shot down. Moving to an indoor facility was also considered. “Playing around the clock on a limited number of indoor courts is not a practical option, nor would it be a positive experience for the players,” Brookens said.

Palmer Ridge girls lacrosse team in playoffs again Bears were 10-5 in the regular season and played Centaurus in a second-round game May 11 By Danny Summers dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia.com The Palmer Ridge girls’ lacrosse team, a combined District 38 squad that includes players from Lewis-Palmer, had its second round game postponed to May 11 due to weather conditions last weekend.

The No. 10 seeded Bears (10-5) played at No. 5 Centaurus (10-5) in the rescheduled game. Results of that contest were not available at press time. If Palmer Ridge defeats the Warriors, it advances to the state quarterfinals to play No. 2 Mullen (12-4) on May 13 in Denver. Mullen advanced to the quarterfinals with a 10-9 victory over Chatfield. Palmer Ridge was co-champs of the Southern League this season with Air Academy. Both teams were 6-1 in conference but the Bears received the No. 1 seed by virtue of defeating Air Academy, 15-14, on April 20. It was the firstever victory by the Palmer Ridge over the Kadets, who have been one of the state’s top teams for more than a decade.

Palmer Ridge’s powerful offense is led by junior Mary Koch (45 goals), senior Ashley Walker (37 goals, 14 assists), freshman Liz Phillips (30, 14), junior Ashley Walker (23, 30), sophomore Abby O’Hara (16 goals), junior Mason Wolfe (16 goals), senior Emily Miller (11, 15) and sophomore Sam Rippley (10, 11). The Bears averaged 13 goals per game this season, while allowing eight. Paul Lewis is in his first season as head coach. Lewis also coaches the school’s field hockey team. He is the lacrosse team’s third coach in four seasons. The Bears have advanced to the postseason each year since 2011.

Three Tri-Lakes area golfers headed to state high school girls tournament Palmer Ridge has two representatives; Discovery Canyon has one qualifier By Danny Summers

dsummers@coloradocommunitymedia. com Three Tri-Lakes area high school golfers will compete in the Class 4A state girls’ championship tournament May 18-19 at River Valley Ranch in Carbondale.

Qualifying from Palmer Ridge is Kellsey Sample and Teegan Sullivan. Discovery Canyon is sending Paige Anderson. Sample finished second at the Colorado Springs regional last week, which was played at the Country Club of Colorado. She was 6-over par, five strokes back of Kylee

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Sullivan of Cheyenne Mountain. Sample had two birdies and seven pars. Sullivan was tied for 10th (22-over) at regionals. Anderson finished eighth (20-over par) at the Colorado Springs regional.

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Palmer Ridge’s Brooke Buzzell, No. 7, gets a hug from one of her teammates after scoring the game’s first goal against Standley Lake in a first round state soccer match May 6 at Don Breese Stadium. Teammate Lauren Graziano, No. 12, is all smiles. Photos by Steve Buzzell

Tri-Lakes girls’ soccer teams move on in playoffs Lewis-Palmer, Discovery Canyon and The Classical Academy keep winning By Danny Summers

dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com All four Tri-Lakes area high school girls’ soccer teams qualified for the postseason. Three of them are still alive. Lewis-Palmer and Discovery Canyon advanced to the Class 4A quarterfinals last week with a pair of victories each. The Classical Academy won its first-round game, but blizzard-like conditions on May 9 postponed the Titans’ second-round game. The Titans’ rescheduled game with Standley Lake was played May 11, but results were not available at press time. Lewis-Palmer, the No. 8 overall seed in the 32-team Class 4A bracket, defeated No. 25 Skyline, 7-0, on May 6 and then downed No. 9 Mullen, 3-0, on May 9 to advance to the quarterfinals for the second consecutive season. Both games were played at Don Breese Stadium. The Rangers (15-1-1, co-champs of the Pikes Peak Athletic Conference), held Mullen to one shot on goal. Skyline had just two shots on goal. Lewis-Palmer junior Sarah Lyons scored a goal in each half against Mullen, and teammate Anna Donisi put the game out of reach with a goal in the second half. Lewis-Palmer will play No. 1 Evergreen (16-1) on May 14 in Evergreen. Lewis-Palmer dominated Skyline on May 6, allowing the Falcons just two shots on goal, none until the game’s 58th minute. Lewis-Palmer had eight shots on goal in the first half, but came up empty as Skyline junior goalkeeper Sariah Orocu made several diving saves behind her stellar defense. Lewis-Palmer sophomore Bri Alger - the team’s leading scorer with 22 goals, was double and triple teamed the entire first half. Lewis-Palmer came out firing the second half as sophomore Karly Sandoval booted a shot past Orocu from 40 yards for the game’s first points. Orocu, who allowed just 24 goals in 14 games heading into the

Palmer Ridge’s Kristina Sabelstrom, No, 8 in air, battles a Standley Lake player during a first round state soccer game May 6 at Don Breese Stadium. postseason, got her hands on the slippery ball, but it slipped through her fingers and rolled into the net. The Rangers added five more goals in the next 20 minutes to take command of the game. Seven different Lewis-Palmer players scored goals, including Alger (from 25 yards) and Lyons (a header). Lewis-Palmer scored its final four goals against Skyline freshman goalkeeper Kenna Meier. No. 2 TCA (16-0) defeated No. 31 Pueblo West, 7-0, in its first-round game on May 6. TCA sophomore Hannah Burgo had a huge game, scoring four goals and adding three assists. Catalina Hernandez added two goals and an assist, and McKenna Bender also scored for the Titans, who were making

their debut in the 4A playoffs after several outstanding seasons in 3A. No. 22 Discovery Canyon (9-8) is the surprise team of the tournament. The Thunder (under .500 during the regular season) defeated No. 11 Silver Creek (9-6-1), 2-1, on May 6. The Thunder then downed No. 6 Littleton (12-5), 1-0 on May 9. Lauren Seeley and Alexandra Palme scored the goals against Silver Creek. The game was scoreless until the second half when Seeley blasted a ball from midfield that fooled Silver Creek goalie Kaeyla Noble. The ball bounced over Noble’s head and into the net. Palmer scored off a rebound from the foot of teammate Jaime Keith in the 69th minute. Alexandra Palmer netted the game’s only goal against Littleton. It was her team-lead-

ing 18th of the season. The goal came with seven minutes remaining in the first half on an assists from Jamie Keith. Thunder goalie Murphy Smalley finished with 10 saves. Smalley is the team’s third goalkeeper this season. The Thunder will face either No. 3 Cheyenne Mountain or No. 19 Green Mountain in the quarterfinals on May 14. The game between Cheyenne Mountain and Green Mountain was postponed until May 11 due to inclement weather conditions. No. 15 Palmer Ridge (8-7-1) lost to Standley Lake (10-5-1), 2-1, in a first-round game on May 7. Palmer Ridge led 1-0 at the half, but Standley Lake scored two goals in the second half to secure the victory.

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President Barack Obama gets a jersey and football from the United States Air Force Academy football team after presenting them with the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy at the White House on May 7. The Air Force Falcons beat the Army team 23-6 in November to win the trophy. Falcons quarterback Kale Pearson (right), presented Obama with a No. 19 jersey, and defensive back Christian Spears (left) gave the president a game ball. Courtesy photo

President Obama honors Air Force Football team at White House Obama presented Falcons with huge Commander-in-Chief ’s trophy By Danny Summers dsummers@colorado communitymedia.com Six months after beating Army, the Air Force Academy football team got its shiny, huge trophy from none oth-

er than the president of the United States at the White House on May 8. Calling the Commander-in-Chief’s Trophy an “unreasonably large trophy,” President Barack Obama presented the silver and black prize to the Falcons, who have now defeated the Navy and Army teams a record 19 times. “If anybody can figure out how to get this thing to where it needs to go, it is the Air Force,” Obama said. The Falcons beat Army 23-6 in November to claim the

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Air Force Academy freshman Spencer Brandon of the rifle team won the bronze medal after totaling 1235.5 points at the 2015 National Junior Olympic Championships in Colorado Springs last week. Brandon earned the third-place finish in the 50 meter prone rifle after two days of matches. On day 1, he shot a score of 615.5 and shot a 617.0 on day 2 (1232.5), qualifying for the finals. In the finals, he shot a 120.8 and earned three points toward his final score of 1235.5 and the bronze medal. Sixty-four shooters competed in the 50m prone. Brandon also competed in the 50m three position rifle finishing 11th among 65 competitors. His final two-day match total was 2285. He shot an 1145 and 1140. Brandon also finished with a total of 1219.7 points in the 10m air rifle. In two days of shooting, he placed 16th among 195 competitors. According to USA Shooting, “The Men’s Rifle competition at this year’s NJOSC was the largest contingent ever to take to the firing line in the event’s history with 192 competitors. Over the three weeks of rifle and pistol competition, more than 500 youth, ages 10 thru 20, made their way to USA Shooting’s National headquarters in Colorado Springs. The competitors represented those that excelled during their state championship, whittled down from the 2,500plus participants competing in 86 events in 46 states.”

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severity of violations) to bring a non-compliant water system back into compliance. • Variance and Exemptions (V/E) − Department permission not to meet a MCL or treatment technique under certain conditions. • Gross Alpha (No Abbreviation) − Gross alpha particle activity compliance value. It includes radium-226, but excludes radon 222, and uranium. • Picocuries per liter (pCi/L) − Measure of the radioactivity in water. • Nephelometric Turbidity Unit (NTU) − Measure of the clarity or cloudiness of water. Turbidity in excess of 5 NTU is just noticeable to the typical person. • Compliance Value (No Abbreviation) – Single or calculated value used to determine if regulatory contaminant level (e.g. MCL) is met. Examples of calculated values are the 90th Percentile, Running Annual Average (RAA) and Locational Running Annual Average (LRAA). • Average (x-bar) − Typical value. • Range (R) − Lowest value to the highest value. • Sample Size (n) − Number or count of values (i.e. number of water samples collected). • Parts per million = Milligrams per liter (ppm = mg/L) − One part per million corresponds to one minute in two years or a single penny in $10,000. • Parts per billion = Micrograms per liter (ppb = ug/L) − One part per billion corresponds to one minute in 2,000 years, or a single penny in $10,000,000. • Not Applicable (N/A) – Does not apply or not available.

Public Water System ID: CO0121840 Esta es información importante. Si no la pueden leer, necesitan que alguien se la traduzca. We are pleased to present to you this year’s water quality report. Our constant goal is to provide you with a safe and dependable supply of drinking water. Please contact GRANT SHARP at 719-488-6868 with any questions about the Drinking Consumer Confidence Rule (CCR) or for public participation opportunities that may affect the water quality. General Information All drinking water, including bottled water, may reasonably be expected to contain at least small amounts of some contaminants. The presence of contaminants does not necessarily indicate that the water poses a health risk. More information about contaminants and potential health effects can be obtained by calling the Environmental Protection Agency’s Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or by visiting http://water.epa.gov/drink/contaminants. Some people may be more vulnerable to contaminants in drinking water than the general population. Immunocompromised persons such as persons with cancer undergoing chemotherapy, persons who have undergone organ transplants, people with HIV-AIDS or other immune system disorders, some elderly, and infants can be particularly at risk of infections. These people should seek advice about drinking water from their health care providers. For more information about contaminants and potential health effects, or to receive a copy of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines on appropriate means to lessen the risk of infection by Cryptosporidium and microbiological contaminants call the EPA Safe Drinking Water Hotline at (1-800-426-4791).

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TRIVIEW MD routinely monitors for contaminants in your drinking water according to Federal and State laws. The following table(s) show all detections found in the period of January 1 to December 31, 2014 unless otherwise noted. The State of Colorado requires us to monitor for certain contaminants less than once per year because the concentrations of these contaminants are not expected to vary The sources of drinking water (both tap water and bottled water) include rivers, lakes, streams, ponds, reservoirs, springs, and wells. As significantly from year to year, or the system is not considered vulnerable to this type of contamination. Therefore, some of our data, though may be more year old.inViolations Formal Actions, if any, are next of Note: Only representative, detected contaminants sampled within than the lastone 5 years appear this report. Ifand no tables appearEnforcement in this section then no contaminants werereported detected in in thethe last round water travels over the surface of the land or through the ground, it dissolves naturally occurring minerals and, in some cases, radioacsection of this report. monitoring. tive material, and can pick up substances resulting from the presence of animals or from human activity. Contaminants that may be present in source water include: Note: Only detected contaminants sampled within the last 5 years appear in this report. If no tables appear in this section then no • Microbial contaminants: viruses and bacteria that may come from sewage treatment plants, septic systems, agricultural livestock contaminants were detected in the last round of monitoring. operations, and wildlife. • Inorganic contaminants: salts and metals, which can be naturally-occurring or result from urban stormwater runoff, industrial or domestic wastewater discharges, oil and gas production, mining, or farming. Lead and Copper Sampled in the Distribution System • Pesticides and herbicides: may come from a variety of sources, such as agriculture, urban stormwater runoff, and residential uses. • Radioactive contaminants: can be naturally occurring or be the result of oil and gas production and mining activities. Contaminant Name Time Period 90th Percentile Sample Unit of 90th Sample 90th Percentile Typical Sources • Organic chemical contaminants: including synthetic and volatile organic chemicals, which are byproducts of industrial processes and Size Measure Percentile Sites AL petroleum production, and also may come from gas stations, urban storm water runoff, and septic systems. AL Above AL Exceedance In order to ensure that tap water is safe to drink, the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment prescribes regulations limiting the amount of certain contaminants in water provided by public water systems. The Food and Drug Administration regulations establish limits for contaminants in bottled water that must provide the same protection for public health. Lead in Drinking Water in Drinking Water If present, elevated levels of lead can cause serious healthLead problems (especially for pregnant women and young children). It is possible If present, of lead can cause health problems (especially for in pregnant women and young possible that lead levels at your home may be that leadelevated levels levels at your home mayserious be higher than other homes the community as achildren). result ofIt is materials used in your home’s plumbing. Ifhigher you than areother concerned about lead in you used mayin wish to have your water tested. When has been several homes in the community as your a resultwater, of materials your home’s plumbing. If you are concerned aboutyour lead inwater your water, you maysitting wish tofor have your water hours, you your canwater minimize potential forhours, leadyou exposure by the flushing tapexposure for 30 by seconds to 2tap minutes before water drinking tested. When has beenthe sitting for several can minimize potentialyour for lead flushing your for 30 seconds to 2using minutes beforefor using water or information on on lead water, testing methods, steps you can take to minimize exposure available for cooking. drinking or Additional cooking. Additional information leadin in drinking drinking water, testing methods, and steps and you can take to minimize exposure is available from the SafeisDrinking from Safe Drinking Water Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead. Water the Hotline (1-800-426-4791) or at http://www.epa.gov/safewater/lead.

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Radionuclides Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System 0.3 Average

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N/A MCLG

MCL Violation

Gross Alpha

2014

5.5

5.5 to 5.5

1

pCi/L

15

0

No

Erosion of natural deposits

Combined Radium Contaminant Name

2014 Year

4.6 Average

4.6Range to 4.6 Low – High

1 Sample Size

pCi/Lof Unit Measure

5 MCL

0 MCLG

No MCL Violation

Erosion of natural deposits Typical Sources

Gross Alpha

2014

5.5

5.5 to 5.5

1

pCi/L

15

0

No

Erosion of natural deposits

OurWater Water Sources Sources Our Source

Range Low – High

Radionuclides Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System

Inorganic Contaminants Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System

Water Type

Combined Radium Contaminant Name Year

Potential Source(s) of Contamination

A1 ARAPAHOE WELL

Well

Groundwater

Vandalism, residential practices, roads (maintenance/accidents)

D1 DENVER WELL

Well

Groundwater

Vandalism, residential practices, roads (maintenance/accidents)

A7 ARAPAHOE WELL

Well

Groundwater

A8 ARAPAHOE WELL

Well

2014 4.6 Average

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Barium

2014

0.05

Vandalism, future development/construction, residential practices, roads (maintenance/accidents), private wells, septic systems

Contaminant ChromiumName

Year 2014

Groundwater

Vandalism, residential practices, roads (maintenance/accidents), septic systems

Barium Fluoride

D7 DENVER WELL

Well

Groundwater

Vandalism, future development/construction, residential practices, roads (maintenance/accidents), private wells, septic systems

A4 ARAPAHOE WELL

Well

Groundwater

Electrical substation (spills), vandalism, cattle grazing, roads (maintenance/accidents)

Terms and Abbreviations

4.6 to 4.6 Range Sample Low – High Size

1

Unit of Measure

pCi/L MCL

5 MCLG

0

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0.05 to 0.05

1

ppm

2

2

No

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge from metal refineries; erosion of natural deposits

Average 1

1Range to 1 Low – High

Sample 1 Size

Unit ppb of Measure

MCL 100

MCLG 100

MCL No Violation

Discharge fromTypical steel andSources pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits

2014 2014

0.05 1.36

0.05to to1.36 0.05 1.36

11

ppm ppm

42

42

No No

Chromium

2014

1

1 to 1

1

ppb

100

100

No

Discharge of drilling wastes; discharge Erosion of natural deposits; water additive from which metal refineries; erosion of natural promotes strong teeth; discharge fromdeposits fertilizer and aluminum factories Discharge from steel and pulp mills; erosion of natural deposits

Fluoride

2014

1.36

1.36 to 1.36

1

ppm

4

4

No

Inorganic Contaminants Sampled at the Entry Point to the Distribution System

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• Maximum Contaminant Level (MCL) − The highest level of a contaminant allowed in drinking water. •TRIVIEW Treatment Technique water. MD, PWS ID: CO0121840(TT) − A required process intended to reduce the level of a contaminant in drinking 2015 CCR Page 2 of 5 • Action Level (AL) − The concentration of a contaminant which, if exceeded, triggers treatment and other regulatory requirements. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level (MRDL) − The highest level of a disinfectant allowed in drinking water. There is convincing evidence that addition of a disinfectant is necessary for control of microbial contaminants. • Maximum Contaminant Level Goal (MCLG) − The level of a contaminant in drinking water below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MCLGs allow for a margin of safety. • Maximum Residual Disinfectant Level Goal (MRDLG) − The level of a drinking water disinfectant, below which there is no known or expected risk to health. MRDLGs do not reflect the benefits of the use of disinfectants to control microbial contaminants. • Violation (No Abbreviation) − Failure to meet a Colorado Primary Drinking Water Regulation. • Formal Enforcement Action (No Abbreviation) − Escalated action taken by the State (due to the risk to public health, or number or

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Erosion of natural deposits; water additive which promotes strong teeth; discharge from fertilizer and aluminum factories

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